Category: Architectural Design Innovation

Looking for more ways to help rebuild WNC? Local firm Altura Architects is inviting design professionals to join Helene design promise — a solution-oriented collaborative effort between architects, engineers, surveyors and other experts. The goal? They are donating their time and expertise to help communities affected by Hurricane Helene across WNC plan for a sustainable,… Continue reading An open note: Join the Helene Design Pledge

The number of pickleball players in the U.S. is approaching 40 million, and there are somewhere around 11,000 known places to play across the country, according to the 2023 APP Tour’s Pickleball Participation report. The South Atlantic Region has the most players, and South Florida has emerged as a hub for the sport. So it… Continue reading America's first pickleball-only stadium opens in South Florida

It's been a record year for blockbuster building reveals. As a useful indicator of some important current and future trends, here are the top ten architectural announcements of 2024. Image courtesy of AO Legends Tower, USA, by AO Arguably the biggest story of the year on Dezeen was the Legends Tower, a 581 meter skyscraper… Continue reading The 10 biggest construction announcements of 2024

Opposite the majestic landmark Carnegie Hall sits the Park Hyatt New York, where Pritzker Prize-winning architect Christian de Portzamparc designed waves that rise up a glass skyscraper like notes floating through a concert hall. This is Billionaire's Row, home to some of the world's most expensive real estate, the Russian Tea Room and Bergdorf Goodman.… Continue reading Park Hyatt New York: Get an exclusive first look at Manhattan's new $50,000-a-night suite

Autodesk's CyberWeek starts on December 2nd and runs until December 8th. The promotion brings significant discounts, giving us access to renowned design tools and software at extremely attractive prices. From AutoCAD to Fusion 360, including specialized versions like AutoCAD IST or Revit LT Suite, now is the perfect time to renew our licenses or try… Continue reading Autodesk CyberWeek is here: These are all the discounts for AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion 360 and more

Traditionally, fresh products are purchased in stores. There's just something special about being able to see, touch, smell and even taste fruits and vegetables before you put them in your shopping cart. However, with the rise of online shopping, retailers are now faced with the challenge of bringing the grocery shopping experience to the digital… Continue reading How retailers create compelling shopping experiences, in-store and online – The Packer

Hardly a week goes by without a Philadelphia developer announcing a new apartment building with a modern look and some cool urban amenities. So who would have thought that the city's most innovative housing project to date would be built on the Philadelphia Housing Authority site, where a trio of graffiti-covered towers now stands? The… Continue reading PHA's new high-rise approach to Westpark could work this time

Photo courtesy of Natalie Rebuck As an architect and interior designer, Natalie Rebuck, chief designer at Re: Design Architects, brings a maximalist touch to Christmas decorations. It combines thoughtful collections with personal touches to create a festive and harmonious environment. Here's how she transforms her home for the holidays: Collections bring joy Photo courtesy of… Continue reading How this architect/designer prepares her home for the holidays

share Tweet share share e-mail Coreldraw key is one of the most sought-after graphic design applications popular for its vector illustration features. With the release of Coreldraw 2024 License Key, customers can expect improved functionalities and more features. Although it is a professional software like any other, CorelDRAW 2024… Continue reading Everything you need to know about Coredraw 2024 Activation Key and License Key

Project info: Name: King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) subway station. Architecture: Zaha Hadid Architects | @zahahadidarchitects Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Completion: December 1, 2024 (public opening) Photography: © Hufton + Crow Photography | @huftonandcrow ZHA design: Zaha Hadid with Patrik Schumacher ZHA project manager: Gianluca Racana ZHA project manager: Filippo Innocenti ZHA project architect: Gian… Continue reading The Zaha Hadid Architects subway station opens in Riyadh with a wave-shaped grid facade